Mastering Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe): A Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing Agile at Scale
Course Overview This comprehensive course is designed to help you master the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and implement Agile at scale in your organization. Through interactive lessons, hands-on projects, and real-world applications, you'll gain the knowledge and skills needed to successfully scale Agile and improve your organization's overall efficiency and productivity.
Course Objectives - Understand the principles and values of SAFe
- Learn how to implement SAFe in your organization
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of SAFe
- Learn how to scale Agile teams and programs
- Understand how to apply SAFe to real-world projects and scenarios
- Develop the skills needed to lead and manage SAFe implementation
- Learn how to measure and evaluate the success of SAFe implementation
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to SAFe
- What is SAFe?
- History and evolution of SAFe
- Key principles and values of SAFe
- Benefits of implementing SAFe
- Case studies and success stories
Module 2: SAFe Framework
- Overview of the SAFe framework
- Configurations and levels of SAFe
- Roles and responsibilities in SAFe
- SAFe ceremonies and events
- SAFe artifacts and tools
Module 3: Implementing SAFe
- Preparation and planning for SAFe implementation
- Launching and executing SAFe implementation
- Leading and managing SAFe implementation
- Measuring and evaluating SAFe implementation
- Common challenges and obstacles in SAFe implementation
Module 4: Scaling Agile Teams and Programs
- Scaling Agile teams
- Scaling Agile programs
- Creating and managing Agile Release Trains (ARTs)
- Creating and managing Solution Trains
- Managing dependencies and risks in SAFe
Module 5: SAFe Roles and Responsibilities
- Product Owner (PO) role in SAFe
- Scrum Master (SM) role in SAFe
- Release Train Engineer (RTE) role in SAFe
- Product Manager (PM) role in SAFe
- System Architect (SA) role in SAFe
- Business Owner (BO) role in SAFe
Module 6: SAFe Ceremonies and Events
- Program Increment (PI) Planning
- Iteration Planning
- Daily Stand-up
- Iteration Review
- Iteration Retrospective
- PI Review
- PI Retrospective
Module 7: SAFe Artifacts and Tools
- Program Backlog
- Team Backlog
- Capacity Allocation
- Kanban
- Burn-down charts
- Burn-up charts
- Cumulative Flow Diagrams (CFDs)
Module 8: Leading and Managing SAFe Implementation
- Leading SAFe implementation
- Managing SAFe implementation
- Creating a SAFe implementation plan
- Establishing a SAFe implementation team
- Communicating SAFe implementation to stakeholders
- Managing resistance to change in SAFe implementation
Module 9: Measuring and Evaluating SAFe Implementation
- Measuring SAFe implementation success
- Evaluating SAFe implementation progress
- Using metrics and KPIs in SAFe
- Creating a SAFe dashboard
- Conducting a SAFe retrospective
- Identifying areas for improvement in SAFe implementation
Module 10: Case Studies and Real-World Applications
- Real-world examples of SAFe implementation
- Case studies of successful SAFe implementation
- Lessons learned from SAFe implementation
- Best practices for SAFe implementation
- Common mistakes to avoid in SAFe implementation
Course Features - Interactive and engaging: Interactive lessons, hands-on projects, and real-world applications to keep you engaged and motivated.
- Comprehensive: Covers all aspects of SAFe, including principles, values, framework, roles, ceremonies, and artifacts.
- Personalized: Self-paced learning with flexible schedule to accommodate your needs.
- Up-to-date: Latest SAFe version and best practices.
- Practical: Hands-on projects and real-world applications to help you apply SAFe in your organization.
- Real-world applications: Case studies and real-world examples to illustrate SAFe implementation in different contexts.
- High-quality content: Developed by experienced SAFe experts and trainers.
- Expert instructors: Experienced SAFe trainers and coaches to guide you through the course.
- Certification: Receive a certificate upon completion, issued by The Art of Service.
- Flexible learning: Accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
- User-friendly: Easy-to-use interface and navigation.
- Community-driven: Join a community of SAFe professionals and learners to connect, share, and learn from each other.
- Actionable insights: Take away practical knowledge and skills to apply SAFe in your organization.
- Hands-on projects: Apply SAFe principles and practices to real-world projects and scenarios.
- Bite-sized lessons: Short, focused lessons to help you learn and retain information better.
- Lifetime access: Access the course materials and resources for a lifetime.
- Gamification: Engaging games and challenges to make learning fun and interactive.
- Progress tracking: Track your progress and stay motivated.
Certificate Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service, demonstrating your mastery of SAFe and your ability to implement Agile at scale in your organization.,
- Understand the principles and values of SAFe
- Learn how to implement SAFe in your organization
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of SAFe
- Learn how to scale Agile teams and programs
- Understand how to apply SAFe to real-world projects and scenarios
- Develop the skills needed to lead and manage SAFe implementation
- Learn how to measure and evaluate the success of SAFe implementation
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to SAFe
- What is SAFe?
- History and evolution of SAFe
- Key principles and values of SAFe
- Benefits of implementing SAFe
- Case studies and success stories
Module 2: SAFe Framework
- Overview of the SAFe framework
- Configurations and levels of SAFe
- Roles and responsibilities in SAFe
- SAFe ceremonies and events
- SAFe artifacts and tools
Module 3: Implementing SAFe
- Preparation and planning for SAFe implementation
- Launching and executing SAFe implementation
- Leading and managing SAFe implementation
- Measuring and evaluating SAFe implementation
- Common challenges and obstacles in SAFe implementation
Module 4: Scaling Agile Teams and Programs
- Scaling Agile teams
- Scaling Agile programs
- Creating and managing Agile Release Trains (ARTs)
- Creating and managing Solution Trains
- Managing dependencies and risks in SAFe
Module 5: SAFe Roles and Responsibilities
- Product Owner (PO) role in SAFe
- Scrum Master (SM) role in SAFe
- Release Train Engineer (RTE) role in SAFe
- Product Manager (PM) role in SAFe
- System Architect (SA) role in SAFe
- Business Owner (BO) role in SAFe
Module 6: SAFe Ceremonies and Events
- Program Increment (PI) Planning
- Iteration Planning
- Daily Stand-up
- Iteration Review
- Iteration Retrospective
- PI Review
- PI Retrospective
Module 7: SAFe Artifacts and Tools
- Program Backlog
- Team Backlog
- Capacity Allocation
- Kanban
- Burn-down charts
- Burn-up charts
- Cumulative Flow Diagrams (CFDs)
Module 8: Leading and Managing SAFe Implementation
- Leading SAFe implementation
- Managing SAFe implementation
- Creating a SAFe implementation plan
- Establishing a SAFe implementation team
- Communicating SAFe implementation to stakeholders
- Managing resistance to change in SAFe implementation
Module 9: Measuring and Evaluating SAFe Implementation
- Measuring SAFe implementation success
- Evaluating SAFe implementation progress
- Using metrics and KPIs in SAFe
- Creating a SAFe dashboard
- Conducting a SAFe retrospective
- Identifying areas for improvement in SAFe implementation
Module 10: Case Studies and Real-World Applications
- Real-world examples of SAFe implementation
- Case studies of successful SAFe implementation
- Lessons learned from SAFe implementation
- Best practices for SAFe implementation
- Common mistakes to avoid in SAFe implementation
Course Features - Interactive and engaging: Interactive lessons, hands-on projects, and real-world applications to keep you engaged and motivated.
- Comprehensive: Covers all aspects of SAFe, including principles, values, framework, roles, ceremonies, and artifacts.
- Personalized: Self-paced learning with flexible schedule to accommodate your needs.
- Up-to-date: Latest SAFe version and best practices.
- Practical: Hands-on projects and real-world applications to help you apply SAFe in your organization.
- Real-world applications: Case studies and real-world examples to illustrate SAFe implementation in different contexts.
- High-quality content: Developed by experienced SAFe experts and trainers.
- Expert instructors: Experienced SAFe trainers and coaches to guide you through the course.
- Certification: Receive a certificate upon completion, issued by The Art of Service.
- Flexible learning: Accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
- User-friendly: Easy-to-use interface and navigation.
- Community-driven: Join a community of SAFe professionals and learners to connect, share, and learn from each other.
- Actionable insights: Take away practical knowledge and skills to apply SAFe in your organization.
- Hands-on projects: Apply SAFe principles and practices to real-world projects and scenarios.
- Bite-sized lessons: Short, focused lessons to help you learn and retain information better.
- Lifetime access: Access the course materials and resources for a lifetime.
- Gamification: Engaging games and challenges to make learning fun and interactive.
- Progress tracking: Track your progress and stay motivated.
Certificate Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service, demonstrating your mastery of SAFe and your ability to implement Agile at scale in your organization.,
- Interactive and engaging: Interactive lessons, hands-on projects, and real-world applications to keep you engaged and motivated.
- Comprehensive: Covers all aspects of SAFe, including principles, values, framework, roles, ceremonies, and artifacts.
- Personalized: Self-paced learning with flexible schedule to accommodate your needs.
- Up-to-date: Latest SAFe version and best practices.
- Practical: Hands-on projects and real-world applications to help you apply SAFe in your organization.
- Real-world applications: Case studies and real-world examples to illustrate SAFe implementation in different contexts.
- High-quality content: Developed by experienced SAFe experts and trainers.
- Expert instructors: Experienced SAFe trainers and coaches to guide you through the course.
- Certification: Receive a certificate upon completion, issued by The Art of Service.
- Flexible learning: Accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
- User-friendly: Easy-to-use interface and navigation.
- Community-driven: Join a community of SAFe professionals and learners to connect, share, and learn from each other.
- Actionable insights: Take away practical knowledge and skills to apply SAFe in your organization.
- Hands-on projects: Apply SAFe principles and practices to real-world projects and scenarios.
- Bite-sized lessons: Short, focused lessons to help you learn and retain information better.
- Lifetime access: Access the course materials and resources for a lifetime.
- Gamification: Engaging games and challenges to make learning fun and interactive.
- Progress tracking: Track your progress and stay motivated.